Installation (Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that the caliper bolt bushings and the caliper bolt boots are properly installed.
- Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
- Lubricate the brake caliper bolt shaft. DO NOT lubricate the threads.
- Lubricate the brake caliper bolt boots in the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake caliper bolts. Tighten the brake caliper bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Use a flat-bladed tool in order to install the brake caliper bracket boot over the shoulder of the brake caliper bolt.
- Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
- Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
- Install the brake hose bolt to the brake caliper. See BRAKE HOSE .
- Remove the nuts securing the rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Bleed the brake system. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Apply approximately 175 ft lbs (778 N.m) of force to the brake pedal for ten seconds.
- Inspect the brake caliper and hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.